What is a realistic graphics benchmark?

Turboman750

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I'm looking for a benchmark tool to truly test my system (signature). I've done heaven and 3dmark 11. But I noticed my scores are sub par.

I've got my cpu clocked at 4.5 and both GPU's at 1.2ghz+ and 6.6ghz memory.

In 3d mark 11 I'm only scoring p14,300 with a graphics score around 18,500
In heaven benchmark I'm scoring 1800 with ultra settings at 1080p

I can't figure out why my system is getting such low scores given my overclocks.

What benchmark do you guys usually use when testing a new graphics setup?
 
Those synthetic benchmarks are really only any good for getting an idea of how different cards of the same generation perform relativity.
Most people don't upgrade within the same generation, many people don't upgrade every time a new generation is released.
This means that by the time most people are looking to upgrade and test a card the bench marking titles you have listed have been upgraded and the architecture of the cards can be very different.

All you really want to know is can your set up run the games you want it to.

Mactronix :)